Historisches Archiv des Erzbistums Köln

The Historical Archive of the Cologne Archdiocese contains 6,500 meters of shelving with documents, including 5,300 certificates and administrative records.

The archive, established in 1921 by Archbishop Karl Joseph Cardinal Schulte, holds documents dating back to January 29, 942, including a property transfer deed.

The institution preserves written records from the Cologne diocese administration and other religious organizations within the diocese territory for research purposes.

Located at Gereonstrasse 2-4, the archive opens Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, offering 20 reading room seats for researchers.

The underground expansion completed in 2007 provides 20 kilometers of shelving space, making it one of the largest archives in Germany.

Location: Cologne

Part of: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cologne

Address: Gereonstraße 2-4, 50670 Köln

Website: http://erzbistumsarchiv-koeln.de

GPS coordinates: 50.94306,6.94963

Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:44